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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, In Retrospect, 2/06/1984 12:00:00 AM
... A newspaper Clipping taken from The Courier on 2/6/84. Has... Crossing Trackwork Horse Trams Macarthur St A newspaper Clipping ...A newspaper Clipping taken from The Courier on 2/6/84. Has two interesting articles, the first one being in the '100 years ago' section stating that a train ran through the Bungaree gates, the other one was in the '75 years ago' section stating that ESCo was removing tram tracks in Macarthur St between Lydiard and Drummond Streets. Images added 3-12-2016trams, tramways, railway crossing, trackwork, horse trams, macarthur st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Society seeks tram relics", 7/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday... construction Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday 7/7/1972 about the BTPS seeking tram relics to add to its collection. Quotes Society Vice-president Maurice Calnin. Also reports on the laying of "portable" tram track to facilitate moving of trams to its new building. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps depot, btps, track construction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Suzanne Carbone and Wayne Taylor, "Connies return as Moomba monarchs for a day", 11/03/2002 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, Melbourne Tuesday March 12... Trams Newspaper clipping from The Age, Melbourne Tuesday March ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Melbourne Tuesday March 12, 2002, titled "Connies return as Moomba monarchs for a day" with a story written by Suzanne Carbone about the previous day's Moomba Tram Parade and the Connies. Features a photo of BTM Horse Tram No. 1 in the parade. Photo by Wayne Taylor. The same photograph appeared on The Age's web site in colour. See btm2010i2 for this photo.moomba, melbourne, btm, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "What's On - Your Leisure Guide", 18/05/1991 12:00:00 AM
... Two Newspaper clippings from the Herald Sun Newspaper... Anniversary Marketing Two Newspaper clippings from the Herald Sun ...Two Newspaper clippings from the Herald Sun Newspaper, Melbourne, from the "What's On - Your Leisure Guide" Section featuring a photo of a Ballarat Tram and details of the BTPS operations. 3322.1 - 18/5/1991 - photo of 18 on the depot fan, general running details. 3322.2 - 25/9/1992 - photo of 28 in Ballarat City area, and details of the BTPS Open Day for the 21st anniversary.btps, operations, 21st anniversary, marketing -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "What are tram funds being used for?", 2/12/2004
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, letters... Power Supply Letter To The Editor Newspaper clipping from ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, letters to the Editor Section, Thursday, December 2, 2004, titled "What are tram funds being used for?". Letter by Ross Jones, Ararat, questions the need for the appeal given the amount of money the BTM has in reserves - refers to the annual report, Has date line fixed to the top edge of cutting. Image of item added 27-11-2016btm, lightning strike, closure, power supply, letter to the editor -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Geelong Advertiser, Picture the Past - Tracking Time", 30/07/2012 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from Geelong Advertiser, Monday 30/7... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Geelong Map Newspaper ...Newspaper clipping from Geelong Advertiser, Monday 30/7/2012, titled Picture the Past - Tracking Time", page 16, written by Peter Begg with a photo of a trop of trams at corner of Ryrie and Fenwick St, Oct. 1912 and an outline map of the system, giving the service levels for each route. Gives an outline of tramway, the companies involved, opening a 100 years ago and the closure date.geelong, map -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal - Visitor Book, Grace Tabulo, Fairyland Lady And Children, 1958-1959
... Foolscap visitor book containing newspaper clippings... newspaper clippings, handwritten comments and drawings relating ..."Fairyland", the home of Jim and Grace Tabulo, was a major local, state and international tourist attraction situated in Kew, Victoria during the mid twentieth century. Located at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew, the weatherboard house and its garden were heavily decorated with statues, crockery and other collected items. A series of notebooks were used to record the messages of child and adult visitors to the property from the 1940s to the 1960s. After Mrs Tabulo's death, these visitor books are believed to have formed part of the Dorothy Rogers Collection. They entered the Kew Historical Society's collection following her death in 1973.This series of visitor books are the most important primary sources relating to the internationally renowned 'Fairyland' cottage in Malmsbury Street, Kew. Their social significance is that they record in the post war period the values and beliefs of children and adults who visited this historically significant tourist attraction.Foolscap visitor book containing newspaper clippings, handwritten comments and drawings relating to visits to the home of Grace Tabulo, 57 Malmsbury Street Kew, known as Fairyland, June 1958 - April 1959. The book is wrapped in brown paper, which covers a grey card and red cloth strip binding. Creator's title inscription is located under the brown paper on front cover. 120pp. Mrs TABULO/ FAIRYLAND/ LADY/ AND CHILDREN./ c.1959grace tabulo, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), tourism - kew - 1945-1965, childhood - kew, collectors and collecting, gardens - kew (vic), scrapbooks - 20th century -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "From tram to tool-shed and then back again", 13/07/2009 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping, cover sheet pages 1,2 47 and 48... Acquisition Newspaper clipping, cover sheet pages 1,2 47 and 48 ...Yields information about the acquisition of Ballarat ESCo 22 and a news story in the Ballarat Courier. Has a strong association with Peter Winspur.Newspaper clipping, cover sheet pages 1,2 47 and 48, of The Courier Ballarat, Monday July 13, 2009 titled "From tram to tool-shed and then back again", of the acquisition of Ballarat ESCo 22 by the BTM. Front cover has a photo of Peter Winspur siting in one doorway. Page 2 has more details and another photo of Peter Winspur standing inside the tram.esco, sebastopol type, btm, tram acquisition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Boxing Day trip down memory lane", 27/12/2004 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 27/12/2004 titled...BTM Substation Reopening 30th Anniversary Newspaper ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 27/12/2004 titled "Boxing Day trip down memory lane". Photo of Peter Winspur driving No. 27 across Wendouree Parade to start the resumption of services following the installation of the replacement Isolating Transformer. Article written by Monique Patterson. Article notes the 30th anniversary of BTPS/BTM Operations, transformer, fund raising and tram services.btm, substation, reopening, 30th anniversary -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, first passenger tram in Collins St, 9/12/1929 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping - from December 9, 1929 of the first... tram 541 Newspaper Clipping - from December 9, 1929 ...Newspaper Clipping - from December 9, 1929 of the first passenger tram in Collins St, Sunday 9 December. 1929 and that the first driver was Mr. Fred Leostivitch, number 2516, on tram 541. Has the Destination of Mont Albert and an "via Collins St" Auxiliary board. See Also Reg Item 783 of the first test tram and 1808 for a photograph of the tram. Newspaper unknown.trams, tramways, collins st, first tram, conversion, opening, drivers, tram 541 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Electric Trams now running to North Melbourne", 22/07/1935 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping - from a Melbourne newspaper 22/7/1935... Melbourne tram 736 Newspaper Clipping - from a Melbourne newspaper ...Newspaper Clipping - from a Melbourne newspaper 22/7/1935 titled "Electric Trams now running to North Melbourne", showing a photo of tram 736 turning from Queensberry St into Curzon St. Photo caption gives details of the service. The timeline gives the date of opening as Saturday 20/7/1935. but the photo caption says yesterday. Checked for The Argus in Trove - not shown on line.trams, tramways, conversion, queensberry, curzon st, opening, north melbourne, tram 736 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “Comeback call for the old trams…”, 1/02/1978 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping titled: “Comeback call for the old... Trams tramways Museum Tourist Trams Newspaper clipping titled ...Newspaper clipping titled: “Comeback call for the old trams…” The Sun, Wed, February 1, 1978 Text Councillor Rob McAlpine wants old trams to be used as tourist trams in Melbourne Tramways Museum Society willing to supply 3 trams between 1924 and 1946 Trams could run along loop formed by LaTrobe, Spencer, Collins, Macarthur, Gisborne and Victoria Streets.trams, tramways, museum, tourist trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Australasian, "Protecting the Gripman", 1/11/1922 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping, 1/11/1922 (subject to checking) from... Newspaper clipping, 1/11/1922 (subject to checking) from ...Newspaper clipping, 1/11/1922 (subject to checking) from The Australasian titled "Protecting the Gripman" showing an illustration of a proposal for weather protection for Gripman. Notes that the car was handed over for traffic the previous day by the Nicholson St. Repair shop. Not sure if this actually happened or was a test. Photograph appears to be an illustration rather than an actual photograph. Dated from an editorial date on the rear of the cutting.trams, tramways, mmtb, nicholson st, grip tram, gripmen, weather -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Light rail starts rolling with protest and picnic", 21/11/1987 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 21/11/1987, titled... Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 21/11/1987, titled "Light rail ...Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 21/11/1987, titled "Light rail starts rolling with protest and picnic" about the commencement of the light rail service from Blyth St being delayed by a protest by the Members of People for Equality not Institutionalisation. Also discusses the delay in the light rail vehicles being delayed by strikes at Comeng and Hong Kong taking priority. Item by John Masanauskastrams, tramways, light rail, opening, st kilda, blyth st, first tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New Tram route 70 Extension opens on Monday 7 June 1999 - Wattle Park to Flinders and Spencer St", 5/06/2020 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 5/6/1999? titled "New Tram... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 5/6/1999? titled "New Tram route 70 ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 5/6/1999? titled "New Tram route 70 Extension opens on Monday 7 June 1999 - Wattle Park to Flinders and Spencer St". Has a map of the new service and an invite for people to attend the formal opening on 6/6/1999 by Robin Cooper, Minister for Transport. This route deviation saw the closure of the Batman Ave terminus.trams, tramways, route 70, batman ave, closure, opening, spencer st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Geographic gets its kicks on Route 96", Jan. 2010
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, late Jan 2010, titled... Newspaper clipping from The Age, late Jan 2010, titled "Geographic ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, late Jan 2010, titled "Geographic gets its kicks on Route 96" following the publication of the January 2010 issue of National Geographic featuring Route 96. Includes a map of the route, photo of trams 5012 and 5001. Gives a background history, operation, quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA. Has a list of the top 10 tram rides identified by the magazine.trams, tramways, route 96, tramways, melbourne, tram 5001, tram 5012 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Melbourne Metro?, "Learning our Lines", 19/06/2011 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Metro? newspaper, 19... Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Metro? newspaper, 19/6/2011 ...Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Metro? newspaper, 19/6/2011 titled "Learning our Lines" about some of the various tram routes - for "inner-urban hipsters and ageing rockers", looking at the pluses and minuses of each route and comments from passengers. Covers routes 96, 78, 48, 19, 86, 57 and 82 and the trams that are used on the route. Written by Natalie Craig.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, route 96, c2 class, public transport, route 78, route 48, route 19, route 86, route 82, route 57 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "More of the same a rail, trams go into meltdown", 17/01/2014 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clippings from The Age, 17/1/2014, titled "More... Transport Newspaper clippings from The Age, 17/1/2014, titled "More ...Newspaper clippings from The Age, 17/1/2014, titled "More of the same a rail, trams go into meltdown", about the disruption to Melbourne transport services due to a heat wave, predicted 44 degrees for the day of publication. Notes that services on route 82 to allow for trams that had broken down or failed. Also notes the work or impacts of the heat wave on hospitals, MFB and power supply.trams, tramways, melbourne, weather, tram failures, route 82, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s and Newspaper Clipping, John Stanley Caddell, Melbourne's first motor buses, c1927
... Ticket/s and Newspaper Clipping...Tickets and newspaper clippings glued to a sheet... Employees Pass Tickets and newspaper clippings glued to a sheet ...Tickets and newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of cardboard comprising: 21 - MMTB Cable and Electric tram through tickets - transfer and priced, all numbered, 4 employees pass, check tickets and 1 one penny ES ticket.. On the other side a set of four newspaper cuttings is a photo of "Melbourne's first motor buses", some old Australian Steamships, poem and a piece of a person's body.trams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, transfer tickets, buses, employees pass -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, John Stanley Caddell, "The Last Tram - end of Richmond Cable Service", c1927
... Newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of drawing book... Tram tram 1 Newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of drawing ...Newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of drawing book cardboard sheet comprising: "The Last Tram - end of Richmond Cable Service" - by Normal Campbell, with a photo of trailer No. 1, giving the history of the line, with No. 1 set making the last trip. Good story. Dated in pen - "29-6-27" On the other side is an article about Murrumbeena's new Methodist Church and the Methodist Church at Oakleigh.trams, tramways, cable trams, closure, bridge road, richmond, last tram, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "1000th tram so quiet it wasn't seen"
... Set of three newspaper clippings regarding Bourke St... of three newspaper clippings regarding Bourke St construction ...Provides information about the construction of the Bourke Street lines, silent trams, overhead installation and replacement buses. Shows the emphasis on the use of silent trams.Yields information about the construction of new silent trams and the Bourke Street lines.Set of three newspaper clippings regarding Bourke St construction and new silent trams. 1 - "1000th tram so quiet it wasn't seen" - dated 31 May 1955 - The Argus 2 - "Silent tram for Bourke Street" - dated 20 June 1955 - Photo by Geoff Grant 3 - "Trams to Replace East Brunswick Buses Soon" - dated 29 Mar 1956 - The AgeDated with a hand date stamp.tramways, trams, bourke street, new tramways, bus replacement, silent trams, tram 1000 -
Bialik College
Article, 'MLA at Bialik College', The Eastern Suburbs Standard, 27 April 1965, 1965
... in The Eastern Suburbs Standard, 27 April 1965. The newspaper clipping... Suburbs Standard, 27 April 1965. The newspaper clipping states ...Newspaper article 'MLA at Bialik College', published in The Eastern Suburbs Standard, 27 April 1965. The newspaper clipping states: 'Mr. Walter Jona, MLA, paid an official visit to Bialik College, Hawthorn, at the invitation of the headmaster (Mr. Abraham Chowers). During a tour of classrooms, Mr. Jona pointed out to the children the extent of the electorate of Hawthorn in which the college is situated. Right, Mr. Jona points to the map watched by (left to right) Ricky Kausman, Chaim Krigel, Roark Muhelm, David Goodman, Mr A. Chowers and Mark Ashkanasy'. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.shakespeare grove, 1960s -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, From Stanhope News, 1963
... of photos and newspaper clippings that was probably compiled... and newspaper clippings that was probably compiled by the Matron ...Photo from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. A photo of a past resident, Rosemary McKillips (nee Williams) and her husband and son. They lived in Vancouver. The note mentions that she was a past resident at Stanhope, possibly in 1949. It was pasted into a scrapbook of photos and newspaper clippings that was probably compiled by the Matron of Stanhope. It shows past residents kept in contact with the home and Legacy. Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in one photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01836. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. An example of the impact the residence and care had on the lives of the junior legatees that they kept in touch with each other and the home.Colour photo of a past resident who moved to Canada.stanhope, residences -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, From Stanhope News, 1960
... . It was pasted into a scrapbook of photos and newspaper clippings.... It was pasted into a scrapbook of photos and newspaper clippings ...Photo from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. A photo of a past legacy boy Graham Lambridge (?) his wife and children. They sent a photo from New Guinea in March 1960 and he visited Stanhope in November 1963. It was pasted into a scrapbook of photos and newspaper clippings that was possibly compiled by the Matron of Stanhope. It shows past residents kept in contact and sent photos back to Legacy and visited at times. Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in one photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01836. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. An example of the impact the residence and care had on the lives of the junior legatees that they kept in touch with each other and the home.Black and white photo of past resident living in New Guinea in 1960.stanhope, residences, junior legatee -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening of Ringwood Ambulance Station in Pitt Street, Ringwood - 12/1/1956 by SIr Henry Bolte
... , photography". Caption for SE0047 in newspaper clipping reads... and "John Gallagher, photography". Caption for SE0047 in newspaper ...Black and white photographInscriptions on back of photograph SE0041 read, "'Mail' 12/1/56" and "John Gallagher, photography". On back of SE0047: Mail 12/1/56 (Page 18). Ambulance and "John Gallagher, photography". Caption for SE0047 in newspaper clipping reads: "Looking over one of the vehicles after the opening of Ringwood's Ambulance Station are L. to R. Cr. F Corr, Station Officer J. Byrne, The Premier of Victoria Mr H. Bolte, Mr E. Baker, Pres. Victorian Ambulance Service. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, COURAGE, Julie Gross McAdam PhD, Courage by the Dozen, 2017
... photos, maps, newspaper clippings, certificates...., sepia & colour photos, maps, newspaper clippings, certificates ...The story of men & women from Nathalia & district whose courage & service distinguished them during the Great War.Dark green, soft cardboard cover, black & dark red print on front, spine & back. Background is dark red, front illustrated collection of 14 black/ white, sepia & colour photos. Back has collection of 4 black / white photos & 1 colour poster. 107 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated, black/ white, sepia & colour photos, maps, newspaper clippings, certificates.book, courage, nathalia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'NSW ABORIGINAL PLACE NAMES' BY W.W.THORPE
... by the Australian Museum, Sydney in May 1927. Inside are 5 newspaper... in May 1927. Inside are 5 newspaper clippings from an Adelaide ...Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 16 page booklet (2nd Edition) of NSW aboriginal place names and their meaning. Compiled by W. W. Thorpe (Ethnologist). Set up and printed by the Australian Museum, Sydney in May 1927. Inside are 5 newspaper clippings from an Adelaide paper (no dates) about nomenclature. Catalogue sticker '2155 THO' on front cover together with the signature of A. H. Chisholm.W. W. Thorpebooks, collections, place names, alec h chisholm collection, aborigine, w.w.thorpe, place names -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'TWO TAKE TRAIN TO BENDIGO FOR NOSTALGIA TRIP'
... Newspaper clipping - Bendigo Advertiser - (date unknown... PERSON Individual basil miller Newspaper clipping - Bendigo ...Newspaper clipping - Bendigo Advertiser - (date unknown) - History of Bendigo Railway Line. Photo of Mary Robertson, Mayor Robin Adams and Susan Struan-Robertson, at Bendigo Railway Station. Mrs Susan Struan-Robertson is a great-great granddaughter of Jans Van Agnew Bruce, a partner in the form of Cornish and Bruce, builders of the Double-Track Railway line between Footscray and Bendigo, between 1858 and 1862.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS LANGDON COLLECTION: SCRAPBOOK, 1900
... page with newspaper clippings pasted. Subject of clippings... - separated. One separate page with newspaper clippings pasted ...Document. Red screapbook covers - separated. One separate page with newspaper clippings pasted. Subject of clippings is Thomas Langdon including death notices. Written inside front cover, ''To Eva From Mother Xmas 1900''. Piece of paper attached to back cover, ''Contact Mrs Judy Kilpatrick, !3 Ashwood Court, Bairnsdale, Vic, 3874. Ph 51521044, Mobile 0413 984 880.document, memo, scrapbook. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Funding for tram track fix", 20/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/5/2021 titled... Wendouree Parade Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/5/2021 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/5/2021 titled "Funding for tram track fix", written by Jackson Russell, Picture Adam Trafford, about the Museum obtaining funding for the replacement of tram track in Wendouree Parade - $1.2m, through the Regional Job and Infrastructure Fund. Quotes Paul Mong, Juliana Addison MP. Has a photo of Richard Gilbert standing in front of No. 2 in Wendouree Paradebtm, trackwork, new depot, wendouree parade